DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF WIDJI - YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN SUMMER 2020 BROCHURE WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG
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OUR CAMP PHILOSOPHY We provide a safe, fun, magical and educational experience for all guests and children through the demonstration of our four core values – Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility – and practicing a “Kids and Guests first” philosophy. OUR STAFF CAMP BUILDS STRONG KIDS Camp Widjiwagan selects role models Camp provides children with a community of who are dedicated to guiding your child’s caring adults who nurture experiential education emotional and physical development while that results in self-respect and appreciation for at Camp. Caring counselors will build others. Campers return home more caring and more confidence in children by encouraging equipped to stand up for what they know is right and them to try new activities and make new more responsible. Camp is an experience that shapes friends by modeling honesty, caring, ones character and life by providing a controlled, respect and responsibility. All staff safe environment where children are able to make members undergo extensive training to their own decisions. Camp grows children into happy, strengthen leadership and life skills. healthy, independent, confident and capable people. 2 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMP LEADERSHIP 6 DAY CAMP Traditional Day Camps Overview 8 Traditional Day Camps Listed 10 What’s the Difference Between Nations? 12 Fully-Themed Day Camps 14 Skill Day Camps 16 Ranch Day Camps 18 Optional Add-Ons 20 Day Camp Transportation 22 OVERNIGHT CAMP Traditional Overnight Camps Overview 24 Traditional Overnight Camps Listed 26 Fully-Themed Overnight Camps 28 Tortuga Village 30 Speciality Programs 32 Ranch Overnight Camps 36 Fully-Themed Ranch Camps 38 Optional Add-Ons 40 Flying to Overnight Camp 42 YEAR ROUND WIDJI EVENTS 44 STAY IN TOUCH 46 HOW TO REGISTER 47 4 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
CAMP WIDJI LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OVERNIGHT CAMP DIRECTOR Jeff Merhige Jesse Hall Email: jmerhige@ymcamidtn.org Email: jwhall@ymcamidtn.org DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT OVERNIGHT CAMP DIRECTOR Jenny Beckelhymer Cory Clemmons Email: jbeckelhymer@ymcamidtn.org Email: cclemmons@ymcamidtn.org DAY CAMP DIRECTOR RANCH CAMP DIRECTOR Reuben Smith Megan Fagliano Email: rsmith@ymcamidtn.org Email: mfagliano@ymcamidtn.org ASSISTANT DAY CAMP DIRECTOR KITCHEN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Robyn Sellers Trent Cooks Email: rsellers@ymcamidtn.org Email: tcook@ymcamidtn.org 6 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS WEEK-LONG SESSIONS (MON - FRI) MAY 25 - AUGUST 5 | AGES 4-16 Day Camp is full of silliness, fun, and creativity! With a sense of belonging, kids learn how to build relationships and reach new heights of achievement. Program: Widji campers choose their own adventure! Instead of providing the Meals: Day Campers are provided same program for all children, they can lunch and snack every day so there’s customize their outdoor summer camp no need to pack meals throughout the experience. Options include sailing, zip week. Each session’s menu is listed lining, skiing, climbing, banana boat on campwidji.org prior to the week’s rides, horseback riding, and more! beginning. Facilities: Located on 3 miles of Transportation: For those who Percy Priest Lake shoreline, Camp cannot drive to and from camp every Widjiwagan has acres of forest and day, we also offer bus transportation. green grass serving as the setting Bus counselors ensure each child arrives for magical adventures that campers at camp in the morning and gets back to choose. the bus site safely in the afternoon. The 10 bus site locations are listed online at Staff: All Day Camp counselors are campwidji.org. extensively trained in team development, character building, and skills facilitation. Health and Safety: To protect With one-to-three weeks of staff children from harsh weather, Day training, Widji counselors are prepared Campers have routine sunscreen, water, to teach and care for campers all and shade breaks. Every child carries a summer. water bottle throughout the day with opportunities to refill at any time. Every tribe also has daily swim time either in the lake or swimming pool to cool off 8 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
LIT CIT PATHFINDER NATION FIRST CAMP THUNDERBIRD NATION CREW Ages 4-5 | $300 Ages 5-7 | $400 Ages 9-11 | $330 Ages 13-16 | $330 Pathfinders provides an First Camp is designed for Thunderbirds, better CREW is a leadership BRAVES NATION WARRIOR NATION CHIEF NATION introductory experience 5-7 year-olds venturing known around camp as development Day Camp Ages 5-7 | $330 Ages 7-9 | $330 Ages 11-13 | $330 for our new-to-camp into their first away-from- T-Birds, are campers 9-11 for campers ages 13- kiddos. Pathfinder campers home experience to gain years old who embrace the 16. Helping them grow In Braves Nation, 5-7 year Warriors are guided The Chief Nation learn about friendship, the best of both worlds: camp spirit step up to new as leaders and in self- olds grow in responsibility, by their caring and comprises campers ages responsibility and caring. Day and Overnight Camp! challenges. confidence, problem independence and healthy compassionate counselors 11-13 years old who Pathfinders follow a Campers spend Monday solving, critical thinking, relationships. As camp to grow in the 4-Core want to strengthen and structured schedule filled and Tuesday participating Each tribe, a small group role modeling and taking begins, campers join tribes Values of honesty, caring, develop friendships, with age-appropriate in Day Camp programming. of campers of the same initiative. with other kids of the respect and responsibility. challenge themselves and activities and travel as a age and gender, has a same age and gender. grow their strengths. unit with their counselors On Wednesday, First dedicated counselor who CREW members participate Warriors join tribes with Counselors in the Chief to and from all activities. Campers move into cozy facilitates camp activities in some of their favorite Throughout the week, campers of the same age Nation passionately help cabins with their buddies and guides them in the traditional camp activities, counselors lead their tribes and gender. Each tribe campers develop healthy Once campers are old and counselors of the same 4-Core Values of honesty, such as the zip line and to each awesome camp has a dedicated counselor relationships, navigate enough and have gained gender to transition to caring, respect and banana boat rides. Our activity! The Braves Nation who guides their campers challenges and build self- the confidence to take Overnight Camp! Campers responsibility. staff also guide campers chant can be heard all over throughout the day and confidence. on new challenges, we participate in Overnight as they dive into team camp during lunch and facilitates camp activities. encourage them to move Camp programming on The T-Birds daily schedule building challenges and assembly times! Chiefs are budding leaders up into the Braves Nation. Wednesday and Thursday, allows campers to reflective learning. The Warriors daily of camp, looked up to by spending each night in the participate in both singular schedule allows campers all the younger nations, cabins. and multi-tribe activities. Campers also have the to participate in activities and they strive to embody Campers participate in a opportunity to shadow as a tribe, choose the 4-Core Values of First campers finish their skill clinic each day, where camp counselors, learn independently for the free honesty, caring, respect week at the Day Camp they choose an activity facilitation skills and choice period and spend and responsibility. Parent Program Friday to further explore and participate in service time with their whole Chiefs help cultivate new afternoon before heading develop their skills. projects while keeping in nation at swim time. camp traditions, bridge home with plenty of focus the 4-Core Values bonds between nations and memories and stories to of honesty, caring, respect always bring the thunder share! and responsibility. to assemblies! 10 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Day Camp programs are specifically designed for each age group! The chart below shows what activity areas each Nation gets to do! 12 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
FULLY-THEMED DAY CAMPS ALIEN INVASION PIRATE CAMP Ages 8-10 Ages 5-7 Session 2 & 7 | $365 Session 9 | $365 Alien Invasion campers practice field strategy, marksmanship and Camp is recruiting a crew pirates-in-training ages 5-7 to protect camp outdoor survival skills as they wield Nerf guns and foam blasters- all in from the ominous and powerful Captain Hook!Once the crew has claimed effort to band together to protect camp from the alien scourge! their ship, they learn the skills of a successful Widji pirate and work Campers who are seeking an energetic, skillful and out of this world towards gaining each vital piece of their pirate garb.Campers practice camp experience are invited to join the Alien Invasion crew. Campers marksmanship, treasure map reading, sword making, climbing, flag learn teamwork, exercise problem-solving and unleash their creativity in hoisting and more. They will quickly learn that they must keep their ears various challenges, as well as take part in traditional camp activities. and eyes peeled for clues or signs of other pirates who may be plotting to take over Camp Widji. PRINCESS CAMP Ages 5-7 Session 5 | $365 GIRL POWER CAMP Ages 8-10 & 11-13 Princess Camp invites campers to embrace their inner princess while also Sessions 3 & 8 | $385 developing independence and building self-confidence through learning new skills, taking on princess challenges and developing their own Girl Power camp is for dynamic and inspired girls ages 8-13 who want princess persona. Princesses complete their week of camp in our very to challenge themselves and each other to be their very best!Girl Power special princess coronation ceremony where family members are invited ladies participate in a super special hands-on engineering activity led out to Widji to celebrate their princesses with all of Princess Camp! by amazing women from the Nashville community who are passionate about inspiring and engaging young women in STEM. Campers also have the opportunity to spend a whole night at camp on Thursday for a Girl Power slumber party filled with friendship bracelet making, s’mores, DINO HUNTERS “Why You Rock” letters, campfire stories and memories to last a lifetime. Ages 5-7 Session 5 & 10 | $365 Dino Hunters camp aims to ignite the passion and fuel the enthusiasm WIDJISTEM of budding paleontologists. Campers dig for fossils, hunt for dino Ages 7-9 tracks and explore special survival traits of dinosaurs! Dino Hunters Session 3 & 9 | $365 can feel what it was like to fly like a pterodactyl on the giant swing, move like a plesiosaur during a banana boat ride, be as tall as a In WidjiSTEM, campers investigate, discover and discern the powers of brachiosaurus at the top of the Bell Tower and more! STEM behind their favorite super heroes and super villains. They conduct hands-on experiments, make mechanisms and create concoctions to examine the ins and outs of certain superpowers.WidjiSTEM campers will NATURE EXPLORERS also participate in some favorite camp activities like zip lining, the Wet Ages 5-7 | Session 2 | $365 Willie waterslide, banana boating and archery. Ages 7-9 | Session 7 | $365 Nature Explorers deepen their appreciation for the outdoors, bond with other nature-loving kiddos and expand their nature knowledge. Campers create crafts with natural materials, build eco-structures in the woods and complete explorer challenges. Campers will also participate in traditional Widji activities, such as a banana boat ride, the zip line and
DAY SKILL CAMPS BULLSEYE! ARCHERY, SPLASH! AQUATIC WIDJI SOUND STUDIO ART EXPLOSION LEGO CAMP CLIMB! YOGA CAMP BOATER’S EDUCATION SLINGSHOTS, & MORE! ADVENTURES Ages 9-13 Ages 7-10 | Session 1 & 5 Ages 7-10 Ages 9-13 Ages 6-9 & 7-11 Ages 12-16 Ages 9-13 Ages 9-13 Session 4 & 7 | $365 Ages 9-13 | Session 8 Sessions 2, 6, 8 &10 Session 4 & 9 | $385 Session 7 Sessions 1, 3, 6 & 10 Session 5 & 10 Sessions 4 & 9 $365 $365 $365 $330 $385 $385 Have an interest in Throughout this Music? This camp is This week will be packed with Campers in this adventurous week, Yoga Camp will get Widji’s Boaters Hone your skills in Join in an exciting designed to explore and tons of fantastic, outrageous program will build campers will develop your energy flowing as Education program target sports in this fun week filled extra water expand your interest and energetic art projects! skyscrapers and cars; their climbing skills your child engages in will give campers a camp that will challenge activities and a trip as campers will work Campers will draw, paint and learn about levers; using all of Widji’s powerful practice to weeklong watercraft campers in a variety to Nashville Shores! together to practice and create each day while also and have a blast doing climbing features shape their spirit, mind experience. Campers of ways. Campers will Campers will enjoy the perform songs together participating in their favorite it! Over the course of including the Big Buzz and body. The program will spend the majority head offsite one day Wet Willie, go on a boat in a garage band traditional camp activities. the week, campers will Tower, the Alpine will utilize certified of their day working for an exciting round tour of Percy Priest setting. The focus is Bring your creativity and get be challenged as they Tower and Mt. Widji! Baptiste Power Yoga towards their Tennessee of Archery Tag. Friday Reservoir, Banana boat for young and aspiring ready to make some fantastic build sets that grow in Midweek, campers will instructors each day Boaters License. Our campers will compete and have an epic water musicians to get the art! complexity and skill. take a trip to a local to do an extraordinary instructors use the in the Bullseye Blitz balloon battle. You opportunity to play in They will put their climbing facility for a yoga routine and guided Spirit of America Biathlon where they won’t want to miss this an ensemble setting knowledge to the test half-day of climbing and meditations using the curriculum recognized will have a series of amazing offering. and learn a few popular as they create life-size will test their climbing UNSTOPPABLE Yoga by the United States shooting challenges set songs and encourage Legos of their own skills in a variety of program to foster a Coast Guard focused up around camp with their development as and build creations challenges during the calm mind and focus. on boater safety and archery, slingshots, and a musician. This camp for the All-Camp Game week. Emphasis is Afternoons will be filled watercraft operation. Nerf where they will is made possible by on Thursday. This placed on proper safety with traditional camp Campers will also race for the best overall the genorosity of the program will not only techniques and protocol. activities like swimming, have opportunities to time. Boedeker Foundation. build campers’ brain archery and more! practice piloting each power, fine motors type of watercraft skills and creativity; at Camp Widji—Sail, it will also help them Paddle and Motor explore a world of their boating. imagination and bring it to life for a week.
DAY RANCH CAMPS BOOTS AND BITS Ages 7-10 | $410 The Boots and Bits program is filled with fun, friends and our favorite, horses! Each rider will experience the joy and responsibility of taking care of their own horse through daily activities such as grooming, tacking, horseback riding lessons and trail rides. Ranchers will spend most of their week in the saddle and with the horses, but will also have time to enjoy traditional camp activities such as archery, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, arts and crafts and much more. All riders are placed in riding groups based on an assessment of their current riding skills. All riding levels are welcome! WRANGLERS Ages 10-16 | $410 The Wranglers program gives older campers an RODEO RIDERS PONY CAMP DAY FARM CAMP opportunity to advance their riding skills and Ages 7-10 & 10-16 | $410 Ages 5-6 | $395 Ages 7-12 | $395 experience the joy and responsibility of taking care of their own assigned horse. This program Grab your boots, chaps and Pony Camp gives younger day Farm Camp is full of fun and teaches campers the skills needed to care for cowboy hats because it’s campers an introduction to adventure for kids who love horses through riding and ground lessons. Every going to be a fun ride! In this ranch camp by working with animals! Children in Farm day, Wranglers groom and tack their horse before program campers will spend some of our best friends: Camp spend their week caring heading out on the trails or participating in an a week learning responsibility PONIES! In this program, for all Widji animals, growing arena lesson with an experienced equestrian by caring for all the animals campers learn the basic plants in the greenhouse and counselor. Wranglers spend most of their time at the ranch and hitting fundamentals and have a garden and also participate at the barn with the horses but also have time the trails on horseback. daily one-on-one (rider and in a trail ride on one of our to enjoy traditional camp activities. All riders are Cowboys and cowgirls will instructor) riding time with beautiful lakeside trails. This placed in riding groups based on an assessment of participate in lasso training, one of the Widji ponies. program fosters a respect for their current riding skills, but all riding levels are ride the nonmechanical bull, Pony campers learn about nature and instills a sense of welcome. Wranglers have the unique opportunity to work on survival skills and grooming, tacking, and horse responsibility while allowing attend an overnight campout each Thursday night! defeat the villains of the Wild nutrition. In addition to being campers to still experience Campers who are interested in trying an overnight West in different challenges in a ranch program, campers the activities and magic of ranch program are encouraged to register for this throughout the week. Don’t also participate in traditional Widji including climbing, add-on. miss out on this adventure, camp activities for a portion survival skills, arts and crafts, partner. of the day. swimming, boating, archery, and more. 18 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS FOR DAY CAMPERS TRAIL RIDE Ages 7-16 | $20 WARRIORS, THUNDERBIRDS, CHIEFS & CREW ONLY Campers learn the basics of horsemanship including proper approach, mounting, riding, steering and braking. Campers go on a ride on one of Widji’s lakeside trails. This is meant to be an introduction to horses that is fun and safe with no previous experience required. WIDJI WATER SPORTS Ages 9-16 | $150 THUNDERBIRDS, CHIEFS & CREW ONLY Widji Wake Sports takes campers on a lake adventure! They’ll have opportunities to wakeboard, waterski, and for those over 11 years old, surf! Widji Water Sports starts with the basics on “Dry Dock” and progresses as the camper’s skill increases! This add-on is staffed by our highly trained boat drivers who can help the first-time skier feel at ease while challenging campers who grew up in the water to reach new heights. Five separate lessons are included and campers can choose whether they focus on water skiing, wake boarding or wake surfing. CAMPOUT Ages 7-16 | $50 WARRIORS, THUNDERBIRDS, CHIEFS & CREW ONLY What if you could go to Day Camp with your friends and then spend the night camping out at Camp Widjiwagan? Pack your duffel bag with overnight gear andthen spend an evening in a night under the stars in tents! Your counselors will be the same, your Tribe will be the same, but the experience will be even more amazing than ever! This is a great way to test out the Overnight Camp experience for future camp-outs. This is a limited size add-on. WRANGLER CAMPOUT Ages 10-16 | $50 WRANGLERS ONLY Wranglers have the unique opportunity to attend an overnight campout each Thursday night! Enjoy extra time at the barn and in the water then dance the night away at the overnight camp dance. Campers who are interested in trying an overnight ranch program are encouraged to register for this add-on. 20 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
DAY CAMP BUS BUS SITES ADDRESS 170 Windsor Drive, SERVICE AREA DEPARTS ARRIVES TRANSPORTATION Harding Academy Belle Meade 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Nashville 610 Granny White Pike, Granny White Park Northwest Brentwood 7:50 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Brentwood Brentwood Family 8207 Concord Rd, Brentwood 7:50 a.m. 5:00 p.m. YMCA Brentwood CAR RIDERS: FREE Owl Creek Park 9764 Concord Rd, East Brentwood/ 7:45 a.m. 4:50 p.m. Brentwood Nolensville BUS RIDERS: $55/WEEK North Rutherford 2001 Motlow College Blvd, Smyrna 8:10 a.m. 5:20 p.m. Family YMCA Smyrna 2080 Turning Wheel Ln, CAR RIDERS BUS RIDERS Liberty Park Franklin Cool Springs 7:45 a.m. 5:10 p.m. • Drop off: • Drop off at buses begins at 7:30 First Church of the 510 Woodland St, East Nashville 7:45 a.m. 5:20 p.m. Nazarene Nashville 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. a.m. Please arrive at least10 minutes Donelson Family 3001 Lebanon Pike, • Pick up: before bus departure Donelson 8:10 a.m. 4:50 p.m. YMCA Nashville 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Pick up by 6 p.m. $1 late fee per Green Hills Family 4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville/Green Hills 8:00 a.m. 5:15 p.m. YMCA Nashville minute applies after 6 p.m. St. Stephen Catholic 14544 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 3088 Smith Springs Rd, Community Old Hickory Antioch Charlie Daniels Park 1075 Charlie Daniles Mt. Juliet 7:55 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Parkway 22 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
While at Traditional Overnight Camp, kids get a feel for the variety of activities offered as they spend a week participating in cabin activities and exciting programs TRADITIONAL and focusing on developing various skills of their own choosing. All the while, campers forge friendships, strengthen confidence, sharpen character and create lasting memories on Widjiwagan’s beautiful 320 acres. OVERNIGHT CAMPS Every day at Camp Widjiwagan is packed with challenge and excitement. General activities available at Camp Widji include canoeing, archery, ropes activities, drama, nature activities, arts and crafts, sports, sailing and many more, and every camper WEEK-LONG SESSIONS (SUN-SAT) will have the opportunity to swim daily. MAY 25 - AUGUST 1 | AGES 7-17 Progressive programs allow for new skill orientation each year a child returns to camp, with specialized activities for each age group and village. All of Camp Overnight Camp is the heart and soul of the summer camp Widjiwagan’s Overnight campers come together for delicious breakfast, lunch experience! Imagination comes alive at Overnight Camp! and dinner, and during unique and exciting evening activities. No week at Camp Widjiwagan is complete without the traditional campfires, songs, night hikes and camp-outs! Spend the summer at Widji and watch your child grow! 24 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
VOYAGER VILLAGE FRONTIER VILLAGE EXPLORER VILLAGE ADVENTURE VILLAGE PIONEER VILLAGE Ages 7-9 | $400 Ages 7-9 | $775 Ages 9-11 | $775 Ages 11-13 | $775 Ages 13-15 | $775 Voyager Village is a half-week Frontiers learn and grow with the 4-Core Explorer Village is home to 9-11 year- Adventure Village is perfect for our 11-13 Pioneer Village is home to our 13-15 program, which is a great Values of honesty, caring, respect, and old campers. These campers embrace our year-old campers. These campers embrace year-old campers. Pioneers strengthen way for first-time campers to responsibility every day at camp. Our 4-Core values of honesty, caring, respect, new challenges, develop new skills, and friendships, build self-confidence, and experience overnight camp. dedicated counselors ensure a positive and responsibility. forge lifelong friendships. take on new challenges. Voyagers learn and grow experience for your camper in every activity. with the 4-Core Values of On Sunday, campers get to independently On Sunday, campers choose activities On Sunday, campers choose activities honesty, caring, respect, and On Sunday, campers get to independently choose their own activities for the week, for the week to expand their skill levels. for the week to expand their skill levels, responsibility every day at camp. choose their own activities, where they will with enthusiastic counselors to guide and Our enthusiastic counselors encourage with opportunities to help out younger On Sunday, campers get to meet new friends of all ages. Each activity has assist your camper to develop new skills. Adventure campers in our 4-Core campers. Our spirited counselors independently choose their own compassionate counselors to guide and teach Values honesty, caring, respect, and keep campers on their toes through activities, where they will meet your campers new skills. Daily cabin activities help Explorers to responsibility. teambuilding challenges, energetic new friends from other villages. forge new friendships with their cabin chants, and traditional camp activities. Each program has enthusiastic While staying in our cozy cabins, Frontiers mates. Exciting evening activities led by Our energetic counselors create activities counselors to guide and forge new friendships through daily activities our attentive counselors create memories for campers to bond with their cabin Pioneers strive daily to embody the teach your camper new skills. with their cabin mates. These campers engage of a lifetime. Not to mention, the Explorer mates every day. Adventure Village 4-Core Values of honesty, caring, During our evening activities, in evening activities lead by our attentive Village cheer is one your campers won’t constantly brings an exciting energy to respect, and responsibility. Voyagers get to see what camp counselors that will create memories of a forget! our opening and closing ceremonies. is all about with fun games and lifetime. exciting activities. 26 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
STAR WARS Ages 9-15 | Sessions 2 & 7 | $805 FULLY-THEMED Are you prepared to embark on the greatest adventure ever seen in a galaxy long ago and far away? There is war brewing between the Empire and the Rebels. Join forces with the greatest heroes of the universe and take down the darkest evil OVERNIGHT CAMPS ever faced. You’ll spend your week on a Rebel Base and undertaking challenging nightly missions against the Empire and searching for the Jedi who can help the cause. Gather your courage and prepare to become one with the Force! This week of Star Wars fun was created using the Star Wars Camp tool kit in conjunction HARRY POTTER with Lucasfilm, LTD. Camp Widjiwagan is joining a movement embraced by camps Ages 9-15 | Sessions 3 & 8 | $805 around the country integrating Star Wars themes into camp! For only two sessions this summer, leave your muggle past behind you and prepare to become a wizard or witch at the Widji Branch of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Only the most loyal, brave, cunning, and wise students SURVIVOR can come together to defeat he who shall not be named. These campers will Ages 12-16 | Sessions 2 & 7 | $805 learn potions and spells, attend daily Quidditch practices, and master the art of soaring on the zip line with their broomsticks. Do you have what it takes to work as a team? Are you ready to take on challenges that focus on the 4-Core Values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility? If the answer is yes, you could be the Ultimate Survivor walking away with a free week of Camp Widjiwagan. MINECRAFT This intense program provides challenges that test your brain and your brawn. Ages 9-15 | Sessions 9 | $805 Campers attempt to win team challenges for exciting rewards and compete in character value challenges. The Ender Dragon is near and we are calling all creepers and zombies to collect enough resources and defeat it. In Minecraft camp, campers will be immersed into the world of building, creating, and exploring. Minecraft campers will participate in various missions in teams. Campers will be on the lookout for resources and PERCY JACKSON emerald ores which can be used to trade for food and supplies. Ages 9-15 | Session 4 | $805 Join Minecraft to learn basic survival skills such fire building, archery, climbing, and much more! Camp Half Blood is waiting for all demi-gods who seek to partake in daily quests, challenge mythical beasts and discover their hidden heroic talents. Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite belong? Did you see things a little differently than the other kids? Does one of your parents seem suspiciously “god- like”? Do you have an innate ability to read Latin? If you answered yes to any of SAILING ADVENTURES these questions, you may be the demi-god we’re looking for! Ages 9-15 | Session 5 | $805 Percy Jackson campers will explore Nashville’s famous Parthenon, participate in We are looking to train a new troop of campers to join Hal and his brother chariot races, compete in the Olympic Games, and more! band crew on a Camp Widjiwagan expedition! This fully-themed week is based on the novel, The Brotherband Chronicles by John Flanagan. Your camper will train in archery tournaments, compete in sailing challenges, and participate in camp-wide quests. We need your help to challenge Zavac to return the Skandian and restore order to the once proud land! Are you ready to take on the adventure? 28 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
TORTUGA VILLAGE COME SEE THE YURTS COME SEE THE YURTS Camp Widjiwagan added the Tortuga Village in summer 2017! The six yurts serve as the AT ONE OF OUR OPEN home for Widji’s Fully-Themed Overnight Camps throughout the summer. Each yurt sleeps HOUSES IN THE SPRING! 12 people for a total of 72 beds in the entire village. All yurts are fully air conditioned and heated. Restrooms for campers in the yurts are located in the nearby Tortuga Lodge. The Tortuga Lodge serves as the bathhouse and dining area for summer campers and is fully air conditioned and heated. FULLY-THEMED OVERNIGHT CAMPS STAY IN THE TORTUGA VILLAGE! 30 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
LIL’ ROCKERS Ages 9-11 | Sessions 4 & 8 | $790 OVERNIGHT CAMP Campers at a beginner level with music will be rockin’ by the end of this exciting one-week musical journey. Instruction from counselors and our music instructor will grow their abilities through the discipline of daily practice. After a week SPECIALTY PROGRAMS of training and rehearsal in guitar, keyboard, bass, drums or vocals, kids will demonstrate their musical talents for friends and family in a grand finale concert on Saturday morning! TEEN EXTREME Ages 14-16 | Sessions 2 & 7 | $790 We’re calling all teens to join us for an extreme week of Widjiwagan fun! This program is designed for teens with a desire to go beyond the traditional camp activities and experience a true adventure. BROADWAY THEATER CAMP Ages 7-15 | Sessions 2 & 7 | $790 Teen Extreme campers participate in teambuilding activities, enjoy watersports, banana boat rides, trail rides, and much more! Nervous about making your performing debut? Don’t be! You don’t need to be a local theater star or show choir diva to join us for Broadway Theater Camp. Spend the week learning and performing some of the biggest show-stopping songs and scenes on Broadway today. You’ll receive individualized instruction from the Nashville Repertory Theater’s directors, choreographers and directors, culminating WIDJI JAM CAMP in a cabaret-style revue for friends and family at the end of the week. Ages 11-16 | Sessions 3, 5 & 9 | $790 Campers experienced with music will connect and collaborate with others with a similar passion. Participants in Widji Jam Camp work together to build their band throughout the week. Jam Campers will nourish their love for music and develop discipline by playing and practicing together daily. Special musical guests BOATERS EDUCATION will visit and help coach and inspire the kids. After training as a band in guitar, Ages 12-15 | Session 2, 4, 7 &9 | $775 keyboard, bass, drums and vocals, kids will perform their musical talents in a live setting Saturday morning for their parents. This week-long overnight camp will focus on water-based activities and watercraft at camp. This program has two parts. Part one is primarily focused on Boater Safety. Our instructors use curriculum from the Boat Tennessee course, recognized by the United States Coast Guard, and campers have the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for earning a Tennessee Boater’s License. Part two is an introduction WIDJI OUT TRIPS to piloting each type of watercraft at Camp Widji—Sail, Paddle and Motor boating. Ages 13-16 | Session 3, 6 & 9 | $875 Widji Trips road trip off site for the week to experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and caving. These campers build their self-confidence, bond with other teens, learn outdoor living skills, and overcome adventurous challenges. We will be venturing out to North Carolina, Chattanooga, TN, and even Kentucky in summer 2020! 32 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
OVERNIGHT CAMP SPECIALTY PROGRAMS COUNSELOR-IN- LEADER-IN-TRAINING RANCH COUNSELOR-IN- RANCH TRAINING (CIT) (LIT) TRAINING (CIT) LEADER-IN-TRAINING Age 16-17 Ages 14-15 Age 16-17 (LIT) Sessions 2-3, 5-6, & Sessions 4, 7, & 10 Sessions 2-3, 5-6, & Age 14-15 8-9 | $1350 $675 8-9 | $1350 Sessions 4, 7, & 10 $675 Counselors in Training The Leaders in Training This two week program is is a two-week program program is for campers progressive in nature and The Ranch LIT program for our oldest campers who want to strengthen provides opportunities for fosters and develops that are interested in their skills in their self- constant feedback and group dynamics, problem becoming a future Camp confidence, problem individualized training solving, and the camping Widjiwagan counselor. solving, critical thinking, for those interested in skills we look for in CITs strive to be role and leadership skills. becoming a future Camp future staff members models for younger Campers participate in Widjiwagan counselor. and leaders. Campers campers by assisting teambuilding and service Ranch CITs will assist participate in ranch camp with guidance in cabins, projects that bring LITs with the leadership and activities and programs activities, and meal times. closer as a team. LITs guidance of campers while focusing on their CITs are placed in cabins have the opportunity to during ranch activity leadership skills and to shadow counselors, shadow our attentive hours, as well as guided program development. learn cabin procedures, counselors and grow through everyday ranch This training is a stepping and assist in creating their facilitation skills counselor responsibilities, stone for older campers an awesome, inclusive in traditional camp whilst receiving constant who are interested in cabin culture. Alongside, activities. This program feedback. Additionally, transitioning into the these campers will learn is a stepping-stone for Ranch CITs will assist with Ranch CIT program facilitation skills and older campers who want riding lessons, ground and then becoming create games for campers. to transition into future lessons and trail rides at future camp leaders. camp leaders or grow the barn as well as other Additionally, Ranch LITs This progressive program within the 4-Core Value of traditional programs will assist with riding provides opportunities honesty, caring, respect, around Camp Widjiwagan. lessons, ground lessons for constant feedback and responsibility. They will have the option and trail rides at the while following our of time off to go home barn as well as other 4-Core Values of honesty, on the weekend between traditional programs caring, respect, and Saturday’s check-out around Camp Widjiwagan. responsibility. CITs must and Sunday’s check- This program is a great fill out an application, in. CITs must fill out way to develop equestrian which includes at least an application, which leadership skills while two references. includes at least two still enjoying the magic of references. being a camper. 34 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
OVERNIGHT RANCH CAMPS JUNIOR RANCH CAMP WIDJI RANCH TEEN RANCH CAMP OVERNIGHT FARM Ages 7-11 Ages 11-13 Ages 13-16 CAMP $810 $810 $810 Ages 7-11 Sessions 3 & 8 Junior Ranch Campers Overnight Ranch Camps Whether it’s working on $795 ride each day on their are unlike any other. cantering in one of the own horses, participate Especially in Widji Ranch, riding arenas or jumping At overnight Farm Camp, in ground lessons, and campers get to watch the off of the pamper pole, kids spend even more explore Camp on trail sunrise from horseback Teen Ranch Camp is time with the horses rides. In addition to while out on the trails! a program for older while participating in being in a ranch program, Widji Ranchers are ranchers to take it to the daily riding lessons and campers also participate assigned to their own next level! Teen ranchers trail rides. Farm Camp in traditional camp horses for the entire spend the majority of is a unique and exciting activities for a portion week and experience the their day at the barn program that allows of the day. All riders are joy and responsibility of but also experience high campers to learn and placed in riding groups taking care of their horses adventure activities suited grow through exploration based on an assessment through daily activities for their age. All riders are of both farm animals and of their current riding such as grooming, placed in riding groups the garden. The overnight skills, but all riding levels tacking, horseback riding based on an assessment aspect amplifies campers’ are welcome! lessons, and trail rides. of their current riding connection to nature Ranchers spend most of skills, but all riding levels and further instills a their week in the saddle are welcome! sense of responsibility and with the horses, but which allows campers to also have time to enjoy deepen the connection traditional camp activities with the animals they care such as archery, canoeing, for daily. Children also swimming, ropes courses, experience traditional arts and crafts, and much camp activities such as more. All riders are placed zip lining, arts and crafts, in riding groups based swimming and, much on an assessment of more! All riders are placed their current riding skills, in riding groups based but all riding levels are on an assessment of welcome. their current riding skills, but all riding levels are welcome. 36 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
FULLY-THEMED OVERNIGHT RANCH CAMPS MIDDLE EARTH ADVENTURES Ages 9-15 | Session 4 & 9 | $840 Be part of an incredible journey! Middle Earth Adventures, based on the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien made popular through The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings, immerses campers into life on Arda, learning the skills prized by many of its inhabitants, including wilderness survival, archery, stealth and grace, ecology, horseback riding, and so much more. The journey will be long and grueling—but it’s up to you to help us defeat the enemies of Middle Earth! RANGER’S APPRENTICE Ages 9-15 | Sessions 5 | $840 Campers are immersed in the world of Ranger’s Apprentice! In this fully-themed week, campers are instructed in horseback riding, archery, tracking, survival skills, stealth, and ranger missions. This camp will test each kid’s strength, loyalty, and commitment. They defend the kingdom from Morgarath’s Wargals, Skandian Raiders, and the fearsome Temujai warriors. Come as an Apprentice. Earn your Silver Oak Leaf. Become a Ranger. GIRL POWER Ages 9-12 | Sessions 7 | $810 This fully-themed camp calls for young, driven females who seek to embrace their inner wonder woman. Lead by positive female role models, campers will have the opportunity to participate in training to improve their skills in horseback riding, archery and climbing. Warriors-in-training will identify hidden talents within themselves and encourage others to identify their unique strengths. Girls will band together through expeditions of empowerment, self-discovery and adventure. TRAIL WRANGLERS Ages 11-15 | Sessions 6 | $810 Our newest Widji Ranch program, Trail Wranglers is for Ranch Campers, ages 11-15, seeking even more adventure!Trail Wranglers will spend their week exploring different trails around camp on horseback, while also learning horsemanship skills, such as grooming and tacking.Along with improving confidence and riding skills, campers in this program will camp out; learn outdoor living skills and nature education; and hike and bird watch at local State Parks. 38 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPERS TRAIL RIDE Ages 7-15 | $20 Campers who love riding or are just curious about horses are invited to participate in a one- hour trail ride along the beautiful shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. With skilled equestrian staff to lead them, trail riders will have a safety focused introduction to horses and riding prior to their ride. Campers will learn the basics of horsemanship including proper approach, mounting, riding, steering and braking. WIDJI WATER SPORTS Ages 9-15 | $150 Widji Water Sports is designed for campers who love being on the water and want to spend significant time with friends working on their water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing skills. Widji Water Sports is staffed by our highly trained boat drivers who can help the first- time skier feel at ease while challenging campers who grew up on the water to reach new heights. Water sports is available for Explorer, Adventure, and Pioneer Campers. 40 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD FLY? Camp Widji provides FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLES for all Overnight Campers! Located only 15 minutes from the Nashville Airport, Camp Widji is only a short drive away! Call the camp office at 615-360-2267 to make arrangements for camp staff to escort your child to and from the airport. 42 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
2020 YEAR ROUND WIDJI EVENTS MAY Fri-Sun Overnight and EQ Fall Camp: 26 - 28 Carve ghoulish pumpkins, show off your Fri-Sun Family Camp creativity in elaborate costume contests, 22-24 Families are invited to stay at camp this explore camp on hay rides, and compete weekend in Widji cabins, yurts, or in in downhill pumpkin races! their very own tents! Traditional camp activity areas will be open, and all meals will be served in the Turner Dining JANUARY Fri-Sun 13-15 Teen Adventure Caving Calling all teen adventure seekers! Come Lodge. NOVEMBER Monday Polar Bear Plunge: 12 - 2 pm spend a day off site exploring inside Fri-Sat Kids’ Night Out 1 Each New Year’s Day, hundreds of the depths of a historic cave! Afterwards 6-7 Leave your parents at home, kids! This people come to camp to jump in Percy Priest Lake and symbolically start the head back to camp for loads of awesome activities. All transportation and meals AUGUST night of disco Kangaroo Jumping dance parties, wolf pack night games, and year off clean. are provided. Fri-Sun Family Camp night zip lining is just for YOU! Thurs-Fri Day and EQ Winter Camp Sunday Open House: 1 - 4 pm 31-2 Families are invited to stay at camp this Fri-Sat Night on the Farm 2-3 Day Camp and Ranch Camp unite to 15 Learn s’more about camp! Meet camp weekend in Widji cabins, yurts, or in 13-14 Night on the Farm is an action-packed, bring you a Widji Wonderland! Build ice directors and staff, ask questions, and their very own tents! Traditional camp one night, sleepover camp! Come meet fortresses, zoom down the zip line and take a tour of Camp Widjiwagan’s activity areas will be open, and all meals all the farm critters while participating warm up with hot cocoa and s’mores in beautiful facilities. will be served in the Turner Dining in activities such as a barnyard dance this wintery adventure at camp. Fri-Sun Equestrian Spring Camp Lodge. party, farm arts and crafts, and make Fri-Sat Night on the Farm 22-24 Master egg hunting, design elaborate your very own campfire farm food 17-18 Night on the Farm is an action-packed, Easter eggs, and compete in downhill breakfast! one night, sleepover camp! Come meet rabbit races! all the farm critters while participating in activities such as a barnyard dance SEPTEMBER Fri-Sun 13-15 Developing Widji Leaders This weekend is for our teens who want Fri-Sun Mother Daughter Ranch Weekend to further develop their leadership party, farm arts and crafts, and make 11-13 Mothers and daughters bond while skills. Teambuilding, workshops, camp your very own campfire farm food breakfast! APRIL riding horses along our beautiful lake- side trails and arenas. Explore camp and service projects, friendship making Fri-Sat Kids’ Night Out Fri-Sat Kids’ Night Out and s’mores creations are only a few 3-4 Leave your parents at home, kids! This enjoy s’mores as you venture outdoors of the exciting adventures during this 31-1 Leave your parents at home, kids! This for this girls’ weekend! night of disco Kangaroo Jumping dance night of disco Kangaroo Jumping dance leadership weekend! parties, wolf pack night games, and parties, wolf pack night games, and Fri-Sun Day and EQ Fall Camp: Campsgiving night zip lining is just for YOU! Fri-Sat Widji Ranch Trail Trek 23-25 Create your own Thanksgiving costume, night zip lining is just for YOU! 25-27 Come spend a magical weekend riding Sunday Open House: 1 - 4 pm drink hot chocolate, make candles, build 5 Learn s’more about camp! Meet camp our horses in a local state park. Enjoy forts, eat s’mores, climb the Alpine directors and staff, ask questions, and daily trail rides and hikes, outdoor Tower, and race down the zip line! education and camping alongside our FEBRUARY take a tour of Camp Widjiwagan’s beautiful facilities. horses in the great outdoors! Fri-Sun Mother Daughter Ranch Weekend Fri-Sun 14-16 Overnight and EQ Valentine’s Camp Join in the Camp Big Game, indulge in 17-19 Mothers and daughters bond while OCTOBER DECEMBER Widji’s chocolate fountain, and sit with riding horses along our beautiful lake- Fri-Sun Overnight and EQ Winter Camp: side trails and arenas. Explore camp and Fri-Sat Kids’ Night Out 7-9 Build giant gingerbread houses, decorate new friends during movie night! 2-3 Leave your parents at home, kids! This Sunday Open House: 1 - 4 pm enjoy s’mores as you venture outdoors cookies, create ornaments, and compete for this girls’ weekend! night of disco Kangaroo Jumping dance in downhill reindeer races! 23 Learn s’more about camp! Meet camp parties, wolf pack night games, and directors and staff, ask questions, and Sunday Open House: 1 - 4 pm 22 Learn s’more about camp! Meet camp night zip lining is just for YOU! take a tour of Camp Widjiwagan’s Fri-Sun Equestrian Fall Camp beautiful facilities. directors and staff, ask questions, and take a tour of Camp Widjiwagan’s 9-11 Master egg hunting, design elaborate beautiful facilities. Easter eggs, and compete in downhill rabbit races! Sat Widji Pumpkin Fest MARCH 17 The BIGGEST fall festival is coming to Fri-Sat Kids’ Night Out Widji! Ride ponies, enjoy live bands, zip 6-7 Leave your parents at home, kids! This line, get your face painted, eat at night of disco Kangaroo Jumping dance delicious food trucks, and slingshot parties, wolf pack night games, and pumpkins at targets! night zip lining is just for YOU!
YOU’RE INVITED TO FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLES THE OPEN HOUSE AVAILABLE TO ALL CAMPERS Meet Widjiwagan program directors, see where your children will sleep ONLY 15 MINUTES FROM CAMP and eat, and preview your child’s Call the camp office at summer at Widji with a guided tour. 615-360-CAMP to set up 2020 OPEN HOUSE DATES airport shuttling services. FEBRUARY 23 MARCH 15 APRIL 5 READY FOR SUMMER 2020? APRIL 26 THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO REGISTER! DO YOU LOVE 2020 DAY CAMP SESSION DATES 1. Register Online at www.campwidji.org/register ALL THINGS WIDJI? Session 1 Session 2 May 25 - May 29 June 1 - June 5 2. Fill out a registration form and send it to: THEN STAY IN TOUCH! Session 3 June 8 - June 12 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN Session 4 June 15 - June 19 3088 Smith Springs Road Session 5 June 22 - June 25 Antioch, TN 37013 Session 6 June 29 - July 3 Session 7 July 6 - July 10 3. Give us a call at 615-360-CAMP Sign up for Camp Widjiwagan’s email newsletters and Session 8 July 13 - July 17 or fax the registration form to Session 9 July 20 - July 24 follow us on our social media pages. Be the first to hear Session 10 July 27 - July 31 615-360-2119 about new events, discounts, and special camp stories. Last Blast Aug 3 - Aug 5 Give us your feedback, comment on funny videos, and keep the magic of Widji alive all year long! FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS 2020 OVERNIGHT CAMP SESSION DATES AVAILABLE! Session 1 May 25 - May 30 To apply for a camp scholarship, please Session 2 May 31 - June 6 download a scholarship application at Session 3 June 7 - June 13 www.campwidji.org or call our Session 4 June 14 - June 20 Session 5 June 21 - June 27 camp office at 615-360-CAMP. Session 6 June 28 - July 4 Session 7 July 5- July 11 Session 8 July 12 - July 18 Session 9 July 19 - July 25 Session 10 July 26 - Aug 1 46 YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN WWW.CAMPWIDJI.ORG 615-360-CAMP
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